episode_0066

Even though Alice knew that the president was stronger than her, she thought she could easily win.

This is either carelessness or arrogance.

The confidence that even a great wizard would not be able to react to his own already deployed skills.

Yeah, it was confidence.

I have always prided myself on having reached the ultimate in speed.

I didn’t think that anyone could stop this in reality, unless they were at the level of the Demon King I met during the ordeal.

That was the catch.

Phew!

The fist cuts through the air.

Although it was clear where the president had been standing, the president’s silhouette disappeared the moment his fist touched it, like a mirage in the desert.

Alice was inwardly shaken by the realization that her surprise attack had failed, but she didn’t show it on the outside.

Originally, a surprise attack was a technique that allowed one to win even if the opponent was stronger than oneself, depending on the situation.

But the fact that it didn’t work meant that the skill gap with the opponent was much greater than expected.

Alice was also aware of this, so she decided to use the gap she had created to her advantage.

Although it is unknown what kind of magic the president used, Alice predicted that he either used teleportation, a technique that transcends space, or illusion magic that deceives the opponent through illusions.

In that case, the enemy’s magic attack that takes advantage of the slight gap created by the failed surprise attack will be behind you, above you, or below you.

However, considering the special circumstances of being inside a building, I judged that it was more likely to be facing backwards.

So, Alice immediately reached for the sword at her waist,

Thunder Dragon Nine Style – The second style, Thunder Strike Slash

As soon as he drew his sword, a lightning-like sword energy shot out from the sword, aiming behind him and drawing a large horizontal line.

If the president was behind him as Alice predicted, it was a technique used with the intention of splitting his body in two with magic.

Crunch-!

A clean cutting sound is heard.

Unfortunately, it was the sound of the ceiling being cut away.

“You’re using more sophisticated techniques than I thought.”

As expected, the attack flew towards the general.

Just before hitting, the flying sword suddenly changed direction toward the ceiling. Without any warning.

Is this possible?

Are you a monster..?

Alice took advantage of the brief lull in the situation by using the status window.

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Name: Flora Lucrecia

[Ability]

Stamina-31

Strength-27

Agility-32

Horsepower-87

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What stands out is the horsepower value.

At this time, you shouldn’t think simply by looking at the numbers.

Because there was a big problem with the status window.

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[Status Window (S-)]

-You can appraise most things with skills that mimic the abilities of another world.

-It is a gift containing the goddess’ favor.

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The reason why there is a minus on the rank, which I didn’t know until I met the wizard or the paladin.

The problem was that the information conveyed in the status window was not as good as expected.

The strength of the knights is related to the divine power they possess, but no information about divine power can be found in the status window.

The strength of a wizard is proportional to the circle, but like a knight, it is expressed in magic power, making it impossible to obtain an objective indicator.

Fortunately, in Alice’s experience, the magical power level displayed on the wizard’s status window was related to the circle, so it was possible to roughly determine the level.

The first digit of the magic power tends to represent the circle, and the last digit tends to represent the proficiency of the circle, so the number 87 shows that the commander is quite high level even among the 8 circles.

8 circles.

As far as Alice knew, it was the highest level a wizard could reach.

Even in the Empire, the 8th Circle was considered the highest realm and was called the Great Magician, and historically, the number of 8th Circles was not large.

At most, there were two people per generation, and usually the current and former owners of the towers were included.

Of course, in this day and age, there were three of them, and the reason for this was that the irregular Flora Lucrecia had a stake.

‘A genius of the century who rose to the 8th circle through self-study, and a great magician known as the Master of the Black Moon.’

This was the extent of the information that Alice knew.

Only the 8th Circle can have the status of Magic Tower Master.

A person who was born as a commoner, proved his ability, and was given a title directly by the emperor, a position that had been passed down through generations under the title of teacher and disciple.

Rumor has it that when she fights with all her heart, a black moon rises, earning her the nickname “Master of the Black Moon.”

‘Even so, he’s a wizard.’

Alice thought she had judged things objectively.

A wizard is originally a being that destroys enemies from a distance.

Because it was difficult to use destructive magic when the inspector was right in front of you, it was right to see it as a virtual defeat.

The reason why he couldn’t overwhelm them right away was because he couldn’t give it his all due to the limited space inside the academy, and he judged that the space called the president’s office itself was already very disadvantageous to him.

Because there’s no way to know what preparations the wizard might have made in his space.

So, while Alice acknowledged that her opponent was superior, she thought that if she gave him some distance, she would win with all her might.

“Judging from your expression, I guess you’re not happy with the result.”

“Yes. This is indoors, so I’m at a disadvantage. If it were a wider space, I wouldn’t be this helpless.”

I’m not saying you’ll win.

Even though he didn’t show his power, his opponent didn’t either.

However, I judged that it was at a level where I could exploit Flora’s carelessness at a crucial moment and land an effective strike.

“Do you think the results would have been different if it had been a wider space? Rather, it was because it was indoors that you could have attacked me.”

It was a given.

In Flora’s eyes, Alice is only at the top of her class at the academy level.

“Then let’s fight in a wide open space. I’ll prove it with my skills.”

“You’re so cocky. How cocky.”

Flora’s tone was one of disapproval, but the corners of her mouth were actually up.

“But I already gave you a chance. My time is very expensive, so why give you a second chance when you’re already going to lose anyway?”

I had to do a lot of persuading here.

If things went wrong, the escape from the Academy could have been completely out of the question.

“Then, when I lose, I will unconditionally follow whatever order you give me just once as compensation.”

“Hmm.. It’s such a waste of my time..”

Is it a failure..?

If this is the case, then I’ll just escape by force…

“Well, it might not be bad for entertainment.”

“If you lose and think you’ll run away without keeping your promise, you’d better give up. It’ll be faster for me to fill the mana restraints and throw you in jail than you can run away.”

Alice was relieved to have been given a second chance, but she felt strangely ominous.

If I won, it didn’t matter, but if I lost, I felt like I would be given some really terrible orders.

If you don’t keep it, that’s the end of it, right?

Promises are meant to be broken.

There’s no need to protect it once you die anyway.

“Then I will move the location, so don’t refuse.”

Alice left the magic surrounding her body as it was, following Flora’s words.

When I opened my eyes again, I saw a green meadow that I had never seen before.

Looking around, I couldn’t see any buildings, so I could tell that I was quite far from the capital.

Now all that is visible is Flora standing about 300 meters away.

Judging by the way he was waving his hand, it seemed like Seon-gong had given in.

“Hoo..”

Maybe the last chance.

I was a little scared at the thought that if I lost this time, I might die without seeing Arthur.

“But we can’t stop here.”

Alice, who had calmed down, moved Mana.

Just as Arthur told me.

The electricity that used to come out only when using technology began to flow out from my entire body just by breathing.

A body that feels as light as a feather.

As I took a step, a gentle wave of electricity spread across the ground I stepped on.

Crackle crackle-!!!

The mana created inside was all transformed into electricity, accelerating in a circle, and growing exponentially in size.

As I took another step, the current spread wildly, burning all the surrounding grass.

Cheeek-!

When the inner ring finally stops growing.

The blue current increased in density and turned white.

Alice looked as if she was engulfed in white flames.

Flora, who had been quietly watching this, also immediately noticed the change in Alice.

Although he was still standing still, unlike just a second ago, the electricity was no longer burning the grass around him, and the electricity that had always leaked out a little bit due to his proficiency in handling mana was now not leaking out at all.

“Even the Royal Knights can’t properly control their mana.”

Flora was purely amazed at the fact that he had near-perfect control over his mana.

It would have been better if he had been a wizard.

Or, since he is young, should I destroy the mana core and make him my disciple?

“You said Alice? I’ll admit it, that level of genius isn’t common. You deserve to see my unique magic.”

If anyone who knew Flora had seen this, it would have been a startling statement.

Because there are less than ten people who have actually seen Flora’s unique magic.

In other words, it was a minimal courtesy towards a genius like himself while acknowledging Alice’s abilities.

“Of course, it would be difficult for a rookie who can’t even control his own strength yet.”

A wand pointing to the sky.

At the same time, a black sphere, the Black Moon, rose in the sky, contrasting with Flora’s blonde hair.

When I first saw it, it was the size of a fist, but I saw it expand in size by the second.

Alice quickly moved her feet, thinking that she couldn’t let it grow any bigger.

The target is Flora.

Trusting her instincts that it would be bad to touch the unidentified black sphere, Alice ran at full speed towards Flora, who was standing still.

As the distance narrowed in an instant, Alice had to make a decision on how to attack.

Stabbing or cutting.

Of these, the one with the highest probability of success was stabbing.

Because most attacks using islands often result in no response.

But there was a variable: Flora had already evaded the island war.

Of course, today’s technology is incomparably more powerful than before, but the same method may not work.

If you were to be detected, you could counterattack due to the gap that became larger as the skill became more powerful.

However, in order to do a cut, I was concerned about the technique of bending the trajectory of the incoming attack.

There were other techniques, though.

These are not things that can be used in the current situation.

Because there are some things that can only be used in preparatory movements or in certain situations.

In the end, what Alice chose was stabbing.

Using his sword, he aimed for Flora’s heart.

In the split time, Alice saw the tip of the sword pointing at Flora and felt victory.

I actually felt no sensation at the tip of the sword. It was as if I had stabbed the air.

He quickly turned around and looked at where Flora had been standing, and he could see her standing in the path of his sword strike.

how?

Mind manipulation? Or illusion magic?

Several speculations came to mind, but I dismissed them all.

Because I was saying that the presence of the black sphere floating over Flora’s head right now wasn’t fake.

“The more I look, the more amazed I am. Usually, I can’t even get close.”

Fortunately, there was something to be gained.

First of all, the fact that no follow-up attacks came means that Flora in that state has no room to attack.

The fact that you are killing time by talking to me now proves this.

So what we need to do from now on is indiscriminate attacks.

“I don’t know how you did it, but try blocking this too.”

Thunder Dragon Nine Style – The second style, Thunder Strike Slash

A black aura made of white lightning flew towards Flora with incomparable destructive power.

“As expected.”

And just as ‘expected’, the attack curved into the sky.

To confirm her hypothesis, Alice launched three more slashes, and was able to arrive at one conclusion.

Neither blocking nor avoiding attacks.

The path of attack is changing and flowing.

Is it warping space?

It’s a defense that can truly be called invincible.

“I guess you can’t move in that condition.”

“If I move, it might be disadvantageous to you. I put a handicap of my own.”

Is it a lie? Is it the truth?

You can check it out yourself.

Fortunately, now we can use techniques that require a long preparation time.

The sphere was still growing, so Alice began gathering mana into her sword without delay.

The thunderbolt mana that forms a ring shape around the sword, rather than a sharp, pointed shape like when using a thunderbolt.

And when the number of rings increases to countless numbers, the entire blade of the sword is covered.

Thunder Dragon Nine-style – 8th style: Ten Thousand Thunder

As Alice swung her sword towards Flora, rings of lightning burst out.

A huge amount of thunderbolt that had been condensed in a ring burst out and hit Flora.

At the location where the attack took place, repeated explosions were heard.

If it had been a normal opponent, it would not have even left a corpse, but Alice could tell that Flora was unharmed by the attack just now.

Because the sphere floating in the sky did not stop at all, but rather grew in size and showed off its presence.

“You’re really amazing. I never thought the day would come when I would praise a swordsman, not even a wizard. And an academy cadet at that.”

It was much more normal than I expected.

I was thinking of canceling the sphere’s casting by causing at least some damage or at least a slight loss of concentration.

“But unfortunately, such attacks cannot be stopped at me.”

It is an unreasonable strength.

“You were planning to lull me into letting my guard down, right? But the game is already decided. My magic is complete.”

A sphere that has now grown large enough to obscure even the sun.

There was no longer any chance of winning.

So he pointed the tip of his sword toward the ground as a sign of surrender.

Because it wasn’t a situation where defeat would lead directly to death, or a situation where I wouldn’t be able to meet Arthur.

“You gave up? Then what should I try..”

“Yes! What I want is for you not to leave the academy until you graduate. That’s my order.”

uh..?

That won’t work..?

I have to go out quickly…

“Da, can’t you do something else? I’ll do anything..!”

Although I asked in a mean manner, Flora laughed as if she found it amusing.

“You don’t like it? There’s a reason you have to go out. I know you’re the same kind as me, but this is the chance to change your habits.”

They call it a crime of contempt.

What Flora said was half-joking.

It would have been nice to say that he was annoyed at the sight of Alice genuinely thinking that she could defeat him.

Of course, the problem was that Alice, considering Flora’s serious expression and social status, did not think it was a joke.

Ugh-

I was playing with it from the beginning.

Maybe this will work too.

So, should I apologize with my death, Arthur?

Lastly, I wanted to see your face.

I guess this is it for me.

Dddd …

“Huh? Are you going to try some more..”

The last remaining technique. The 9th technique.

Although my body won’t be able to handle it now that I’ve used up a lot of mana.

It’s better to die after doing something than to slowly dry up and die anyway..!

Firmly plant your feet on the ground and move your mana as you have learned.

Unnecessary parts are removed and the path is modified in real time according to the nature of the mana.

-How is it? How do you feel?

-Uh… I don’t know. It feels more difficult than before…

-You have talent, and given time, you will succeed. So, just remember one thing.

To cut down the concept.

I continued to use my mana while chewing over Hilia’s words that passed by like a flash.

Knock knock-

The sword, which seemed ready to be swung at any moment, resonated with the shaking air and made a sound.

“You..!”

Woodduck-

A strange sound was heard from the body that had long since passed its limit.

“You act like you have multiple lives.”

Alice ignored Flora’s words and swung her sword.

I felt a great pain and at the same time, I lost consciousness as the black moon split in half and swallowed everything in my sight.